accept / except
A verb of receiving versus a word of exclusion.
Accept is a verb meaning to receive, agree to, or take as true. Except is usually a preposition or conjunction meaning “but” or “other than”; as a verb it means to leave out. If you mean “take,” the word is accept. If you mean “leave out,” the word is except.
Examples
UseShe accepted the invitation.
UseEveryone went except Sam.
AvoidShe excepted the invitation.
UseThe rule excepts nonprofit groups.